The Dresden Files with Jim Butcher and James Marsters | Twenty Years of Harry Dresden
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- Join us as we dive into the world of Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Chicago’s first (and only) Wizard P.I and go behind the scenes of The Dresden Files with bestselling author Jim Butcher and series narrator James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
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The Dresden Files follow private investigator and wizard Harry Dresden, as he investigates supernatural disturbances in modern-day Chicago. Jim Butcher has written 17 novels within the Dresden Files universe, plus a series of short stories and graphic novels - as well as a tabletop rpg.
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I'm 62 years old. My daughter introduced me to the dresden files 3 or 4 years ago. I love the audio books! I have been through them 3 or 4 times. I've listened to peace talks twice and am currently in Battle Ground. I'm also self employed and sell at farmers markets. A few weeks ago I saw young man, late 20s I think. He had a t-shirt that said 'polka will never die'. As he passed by i pointed at him and said 'I KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!' We have since become friends. He comes to see me every week and he has become a customer. Win- win. Ps, I love James Marsters as the narrator!
Did you read Codex Alera? Its my second favorite series after the Dresden Files.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... Harry Dresden's Two Dads.
Now I have visions of a sitcom in my head of Jim Butcher, James Marsters and an actual Harry Dresden all living together in a “Two and a Half Men” sort of way... of course it probably wouldn’t last all that long since Jim would likely end up a pile of ash once Harry figures out that Jim is the person who killed his girl and hurt his friends... but still.
@@garygenerous8982 Hey, actually, James is Spike, you know, vampire, so he can end up a pile of ash too.
Dresden were the first audiobooks I seriously listened to and now Marsters is the gold standard I use to judge all other narrators. Still my favorite after many years! This was a great interview; love it!
Same here. You should check out John Lee. He does a fabulous job as well and he reads my favorite author China Mieville's books with an absolutely mind-blowing quality of richness and eeriness. Simon Vance also does an excellent job with books such as Dune. Highly recommend both of them, but Marsters is totally perfect for Dresden.
Exactly the same for me
Frank Muller for myself
I can barely listen to any other audiobooks now because Marsters set the bar so high!
@@corvorossocrafting6300 this is my problem too. Masters and Dresden files were my first audio books as a grown-up and after hearing them I thought wauw, this audio book thing is great!!! Aaand then I was disappointed by the next many narrators
Spike.. SPIKE is nervous to talk to Jim. That's incredible
I think it just goes to show that behind all these great actors are the often unsung heroes - the writers who first created the characters and stories.
Holy crap, when he switches from being James to reading as Harry!
That was SUCH a great surprise.
Just goes to show how good of an actor James is.
So true ... very recognizable from reading “live” from the “recorded” versions for the books. I just wonder though we still have another like ... 10 or 12 years until Dresden story concludes ... I wonder if James will be willing to do it till the end ...
@@Horus070 I hope so!
I got goosebumps! I can hear Harry in certain inflections with Jame's voice, but he "turns on the Harry" its like he's become a different person!
James really brings it to life. The books are great on their own, but Marsters’s performance enhances the story by an order of magnitude!
Originally I had no idea that "Spike" had such range as an actor, and he's so humble about it too!
So I was going to correct you and say no its not the Buffy Spike because I remember years ago having a conversation with my brother about it and saying his name and he asked if it was the same one and I looked it up and couldn't find it, but yes they are the same person. That's... very odd.
Marsters has had a long career. Spike may be his best known character, but he played Brainiac on Smallville, he's done a LOT of stage work, and he was one of the parents in the Marvel TV show, The Runaways. He seems to be a really nice guy, too. Listen to Michael Rosenbaum's podcase, Inside of You where he interviews James Marsters. (Rosenbaum played Lex Luthor on Smallville.)
I've waited years to hear this conversation.
I have waited along with you.
i have more questions for both.
"I feel like I've made a career of being dumb and then sort of rolling with it."
I know it's usually considered a bad thing when a main character resembles their author too much, but -man-, that's hilariously accurate in a decidedly great way.
Oh you noticed that too, huh? Lmao.
"Everyone's soooo creative" meme now pops into my head while I'm re-listening to the books. All the creative ways Butcher writes for Dresden battling the baddies is chaotic perfection. Polka will never die.
I'd love a series about the knights of the cross. They are my favorite recurring characters and I'd love to see them more
I love how flustered Masters is with Butcher. A lot of mutual respect between these two.
The funny thing is that Butcher was just as flustered and when Marsters admitted to it it was almost like 'you've no idea'
So great - I fell in love with the books on paper first, then re-read on Kindle next, and then started on the audio books.
Mr. Butcher - thank you for my favorite wise-acre, chivalrous, alpha male with a sensitive side.
Mr. Marsters - don't sell yourself short. You breathe life into Harry. I can't read the books without hearing your voice and inflections - and enjoying them more for having heard the audio.
I want to like this comment twice. Whole heartedly agreed 👍 💯 💜
Man, I still get chills every time I hear James say those two magic words, *"Chapter one..."* 😖😖
Makes me wish they'd do a series of livestreamed story-time sessions, or maybe a podcast, with James re-reading the the books as a kind of limited series. It could make for a fun way to commemorate the publishing of the final book of the Dresden Files, I'd definitely buy tickets to see that!
"My name is Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. Conjure by it at your own risk. When things get strange, when what goes bump in the night flicks on the lights, when no one else can help you, give me a call.
I’m in the book."
I knew Id stumbled onto something truly special when Storm Front wrapped with this quote. Thank you both, and I mean that. James, YOU are Harry Dresden to millions.
I NEED that Toot Toot and Mister adventure story in my life!!!
Got to meet Jim Butcher exactly once at a writers conference. Most enlightening advise on writing I’ve ever had. And I left after listening for so long to his voice and humor, and the thought game that, “He is Harry Dresden.” Same humor and personality practically.
I love James... hes exactly like us HUGE fans of Harry Dresden and Jim!
Never liked audiobooks until I heard James Marsters read Dresden. Fantastic performance in all the books by James. The series that has become one of my favorites of all time. Thanks to Jim and James for their entertainment. You guys have brought me many hours of joy.
Jim, shaking his head at the idea of deliberately amping up his writing, "Oh, no, I'm not conscious of much." I love it.
I’ve listened to almost 10 of the books in the last three months so great to have a series of books to listen to while I sit on my 12 hour shift doing guard duty at night
James brings Harry to life. It’s always nice to have a narrator that embodies the roll so much I forget it’s being narrated and it becomes a movie in my imagination
Oh yeah!! Same here!!
James Marsters is hands down my favorite actor on audiobook. I have over 100 audiobooks, non-fiction and fiction alike, and there is NO ONE that captures the characters, setting, tone, and imagery like Mr Marsters. I always read the books first and then listen to the audiobooks and when I listen to them, it completely changes the way I read it the first time
He's my second... check out the Pendergast series written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by the late, great Rene Auberjonois. He was absolutely incredible and the only one who could do Pendergast's aristocratic New Orleans "old money" accent.
Check em out
Marsters reading of the Dresden files is like a one man play. He does an amazing job bringing the series to life and giving each character a distinct voice.
"I've made a career on being dumb, and then sort of rolling with it."
Your inner Harry is showing. 😁
One of my favorite things about the audiobook series is how Marsters continually improves from one to the next: all the voices become more distinct and the pronunciations improve. The rhythm by the 4th to 6th books kept me hooked and immersed all the way through.
I'm not saying I would stop reading The Dresden Files if Marsters stopped narrating them BUT I would definitely stop listening. I know this happened once and it just wasn't the same. I hear Marsters in my head when I read these. He is Dresden for me.
Yeah he actually re recorded Ghost Story. I didn't listen to it until James Narrated it
This is why I think making the Dresden Files as an animated series would be the best! You could have Marsters voice Harry.
@@bcreekm ghost stories actually felt canon with a different narrator voice due to the circumstances. Would have been amazing if James took over at the very end of the book when things revert back from spirit world
The reader for the Destroyermen series died recently and they came out with a new book. I don't know who the reader is for the new book, they happened so close to each other. I'm currently listening to the whole series so I don't know what's going to happen. I'm a bit nervous.
@@RagingHamster download each audio book. Delete the last few chapters by Glover and insert Marsters to the file. Presto.
I liked glover alot tbh just Marsters IS dresden to me.
You'll likely never find a more perfect combination of speaking voice and writing styles again. The combination of the way James speaks and the voice Jim writes with is just a magic combination for audiobooks. Its the only series I'll always tell people to listen to instead of reading and so far everyone I've turned on to the series has agreed
I might be a little in love with James Marsters.
I got you beat then. I'm ALL in love. Lol
Anyone else notice the expression on Jim's face when Marsters was talking about voicing Lacuna? How much you want to bet she does a *lot* of talking in Mirror, Mirror? 😂😂
This interview was super fun. Remined me of the scenes in the books where Harry talks to his id self in dreams. Two halves of the same guy.
I wonder when we're going to see inner Harry again.
The Dresden Files were an addiction for me. I've couldn't stop reading the entire series (and I had only done that for Lord of the Rings). Thank you, Jim Butcher! So glad to hear you have new books out. And James Marsters, you gave 'Angel' so much humor...especially the puppet episode! Love ya both!!!
I love how much energy there is in this interview! Thank you for the brilliant books, Jim, and thank you for the fabulous narration, James. Talented people who don’t take themselves too seriously are absolutely priceless. The side order of Buffy nostalgia is also a joy...
I love how James still has these moments where he's like, "OMG! I'm talking to Jim Butcher!!!"
These two people. I grew I to adulthood with these novels and I wish the same for every boy out there. I've never laughed so hard or been reduced to tears so thoroughly as when reading and listening to Harry Dresden. I dont have words for the gratitude.
Also, yes, Mr. Butcher - this was a LIFE SAVER during our current global disaster.
Exactly!
try joust by mercedes lackey.
A life saver which left me an emotionally exhausted husk XD
James Marsters makes Harry Dresden so great! His reading of the Dresden files is marvelous!
I forget that James isn’t multiple characters when he reads, his voices and inflections are so *chefs kiss*
Hey, James! I just want to say, I have been reading the Dresden Files for years, almost since the beginning. Somehow, you succeeded in catching hold of the voice that was already in my head for Harry, and from that point on, you became my gold standard for narrators. You are awesome.
I 100% started listening to the Audio books (and audio books in general) because of Mr Marsters.
Me too! I love listening to the books and hearing how much James Marsters grows as the voice of Harry!
Spike nervous talking to Jim is classic
Anyone notice Jim light up when James did Toot toot?
19:19 if anyone wants to check it out.
Two Great masters. Jim as the creative mind behind The Dresden files and James as the iconic voice narrator. You will ALWAYS be Harry for me Spike.
Mr. Butcher, though I hope that's not too formal, these audiobooks have been my lifeline. I use them to go to sleep every night, and they have made it so I can "read" the whole series. Pick up where I left off. I have a recent diagnosis that makes it very difficult for me to read more than a few pages at a time, and they have been so much help to me in the pandemic.
Mr. Marsters, you have made Harry come alive in my thoughts, and thank you for giving him that distinctive voice that also sounds so familiar.
(I won't be watching this until I finish Cold Days, Skin Game, and Peace Talks, but you can bet I will come back to this in a couple weeks.)
These two people. They are two of my favorite people. Jim, you're a hero. James, you have a voice and an ability that has brought that world to an amazing life for me. Thank you both. Thank you, thank you.
This is the best interview ever! I've loved James Marsters' reading of every single Dresden book so much, there's no way I can read them any other way now. When I pick up a book again, I always hear James's portrayals in my head. And me too, James, I LOVE BOB THE SKULL! But your characterization of him is probably the chief reason for this. You really bring Bob to life and it's obvious to the listener that you have so much fun doing so!
Jim is just as modest about his talent as Harry is about his intelligence. I love it.
Jim is Harry. Definitely. Underestimates themselves a lot.
I've always liked Lacuna's voice. Don't fret, Marsters.
Best book series ever. Jim's writing with James' performance is one of the greatest collaborations ever. James is Harry Dresden.
Jim Butcher is my favourite author bar none - including Tolkien - and James Marsters injects tremendous magic into the stories. What a powerhose of a collaboration. In my view, JM nails the delivery, and JB has a gift for feeling real and morally powerful even when that is not his explicit goal.
"Oh, I'm not conscious of much."
Laughed in my morning cocoa. 😄
i met him at a signing to get a signed book for my sister's birthday. when he learned that he had me record him singing happy birthday to her. that was amazing of him to do and it made my sister's birthday(he's her favorite author)
I have never actually *read* a Dresden File book. I have only *listened* to them. James Marsters has raised the bar audio book narration. I have actually returned an audiobook within 5 minutes if the narrator doesn't hold up to James' style. James is able to bring Jim Butcher's imagination come to life. I can't wait to listen to more Harry Dresden. Oh and I can't wait to to hear a book on Toot-Toot and Mister!
I have not missed a book since i was lucky enough to find them and i love the audio because Mr. Marsters does an outstanding job
Harry Dresden is by far my favorite character to read. I have every book and love them all.
My favorite quote thus far: “I don’t believe in fairies!” -Harry Dresden, Summer Knight. The context was amazingly hilarious and really brought out the humor of Harry Dresden.
I've been reading these books for 20 years and now I know what Harry sounds like. Wow.
I LOVED the entire Toot Toot and Lacuna scene. I thought the writing was stellar and I loved your performance of it, Mr. Marsters. It was such a welcome respite in a book with a lot of heavy scenes.
Two masters having a great chat. When he started reading I got chills. Jim reminds me of Mac; I could see him polishing glasses behind the bar.
So very cool!
I loved the story when I read the books and am thrilled at how brilliant they are as audiobooks. I feel so cheated that we haven't been able to see James physically play Harry but I am delighted that we got him for the audiobooks
I think he's a little short to play Harry, but they might be able to cgi height.
@@sarahherbison5419 To be fair - MOST people are a little short to play Harry! ;)
I would love to see these two just have like a 2 hour conversation about Dresden and pop culture in general
I love the Harry Dresden books ... and James, you ARE the audio I hear now. I also NEVER confuse when you switch characters and I LOVE IT 🥰
Jim Butcher's Dresden Files is the only book series I'm adamant about reading hard copy first. I also love re-reading them with James Marsters audiobooks. Just the absolute best characters, character and world building, plots and battles. I have so much fun theorizing with my best friend who got me in to the series. A++++++ series!!!
I remember several years ago at DragonCon I asked Jim Butcher if he found it difficult to write characters like the Mothers or Uriel considering they are so alien and foreign to the average human's way of thinking and he said that writing for those ultra-powerful creatures was actually really easy for him because they can only be what they are. What's hard is writing for characters like Michael Carpenter, a good man who is at the end of the day a man and can be anything he chooses. That has always stuck with me.
I clicked on this thinking that the Dresden Files were in a production (movie-series) and Marsden would be the lead. It’s still possible. I can dream, right?
Jim's talked about movie deals a lot. Studios have often been interested in his properties.
A Goodman Grey spin off? That would be really interesting.
He apparently did a short story. I haven't read it yet but I want too
OR Jared Kincaid.
Or… story’s about other wizards like Morgan, Ebeneezer McCoy, Martha liberty
@@theo-jamesmoulton2000 Kincaid for certain. He was absent in Battlefield and I’d love to learn more of his backstory and what he does when he’s not protecting Ivy
Goodman is my favourite extra character
Wow, can't believe they haven't met in so long.
Thanks for the great interview you two!
Jim Butcher is the reason my first son is named Dresden!
I named my cat Dresden!
I love that fact that James stumbles over a simple word, little. I totally have a simple word I stumble over, filter.
Gods, I love them both. I got to meet Jim once. I was SOOOO nervous, but he was super chill, and just a fantastic person. Got to meet James once, too, and he was so cool and loved his fans.
Epic! Aaaaaaand wow, Jim's working on a Toot/Mister crossover! Please have Mister dialogue that Toot can interact with!!!
Have you read The Aeronaughts Windlass... I reckon if the cat in that is anything to go by it will be awesome! Imagine Mister and Mouse having a chat
@@matthewfitzpatrick5557 YES!!!
The two of you TOGETHER!!!! I am majorly fangirling!!!!!!
I think James has a hard time taking compliments from Jim. Not in a bad way, just like he’s embarrassed to get a compliment from someone he really admires. He comes off very humble about his contribution.
His love of Bob is also evident in his voice when he does Bob. It sounds like he is having fun just doing the character
Still 5 books to go and the big trilogy at the end. I love this man.
This mutual admiration show is so cute. And I’m so glad the plans for the series still go out as far as originally planned. For some reason when I finished Battle Ground, I thought it actually seemed like it could be an end point for the series and then I screamed and my head exploded. 🤪
James, you read these books brilliantly!
I'm 70, saw Jim at Seattle's Norwescon years ago. Now about 3/4ths thru Battle Ground, #17 (have read in order). So exciting, love the characters and the fleshing out of historical, mythological beings! Can't put it down!!
Amazing interview. Please don’t stop Jim!
I love your books and I love James reading.
I can’t wait for the next one. Love love Battleground and Peace Talks. Can’t wait
This interview made me SO happy!! I love Jim's books and James Marsters reading! It's the perfect combination! I agree with Mr. Marsters.... The series shouldn't ever end! So much love for this video!!!
The Dresden Files is such an amazing series! Marsters does a great job with the narration too.
This interview is so refreshing. I've watched a ton of Jim Butcher interviews and they always rehash the same exact questions. Interesting stuff, but after 20 times... When James threw away the question sheet my ears perked up! Hey, this might become something. I was not wrong!
Loved that his cat photo bombed at the end. Great Author and great reader. Keep it up, love your work.
This is one of the best things I've seen!!! :D
I can't believe The Dresden Files are 20!!!
"He's so wound up sexually that he notices every feminine curve within a hundred yards."
That's not going to get any better given his new fiance.
What do you mean? Who has a new fiance?
@@7SoulRobot Harry Dresden.
@@caffeinedelusions Oh! The arranged marriage thing with Molly! I completely forgot about that, thanks!
@@7SoulRobot Not Molly. Lara Raith. 'Hand of the King' of the White Court of Vampires.
@@7SoulRobot he’s getting married to Lara
I could have listened to this for HOURS! Thank you James and Jim....
I love having James read me the Dresden Files while I work. But my first experience with Butcher was the Codex Alera. I got to read 2 of the books while I was in prison. When I got out and finally got me a job and had some extra money, I went to Books-A-Million and bought the whole series. Read them all in like the span of 2 months. Then started me an Audible account and bought the series. And I have to say, I could listen to Kate Reading read the phone book to me.
Best series on Audiobook!
This was an amazing interview! I love Jim Butcher and James Marsters' portrayal of the characters in the Dresden Files! It's also heartening to see how much of a fan Marsters is of Butcher!
Nooo!! Lakuna is GREAT! Her and Toot and Bob! James your delivery of those characters is great, I laugh out loud continuously listening to them. Don't apologize. Your doing them all perfectly.
God I love Marsters!! I could watch him in anything!!!
i am watching his lecture on romeo. and juliette
@@ramav182 oooh link please.....
Wow, the admission to Univ. of AZ was going to jump up 200% for all of 10 seconds.
One of my favorite series of all time, finishing up my 3rd read through and nearly caught up to Battleground and Peace Talks. What a wonderful interview.
Another great series is Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs! She also has The Alpha omega series. Both are great.
This was a great convo. In as much as Jim Butcher is Dresden, so is James Marsters.
Thank you, Jim and James. You are keeping me sane during this insane time.
My son bought me the first an second book of Dresden files, I'm completely hooked
Try the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs, it's great. Cool smart female lead, Werewolves, vampires, magic set current day.
OMG! So glad I stumbled across this interview! I LOVED James Marsters ever since I watched the BTVS series. I fell in love with Spike. When I discovered the audio books (oh so many years ago on CD!) I was thrilled that James was reading them. Now, 20 years later, I still love listening to James read the Dresden files. I was disappointed that the TV series never took off. I still have those episodes downloaded and will watch them occasionally. I absolutely agree with James too....I love Bob the Skull. I always enjoy when you include him Jim! Keep up the great work you two!!! Looking forward to the rest of the series! Cheers!
Thank you butcher for this saga, and thank you marsters for bringing it to life.
I had nightmares about the last book. That's how good and captivating it was.
Thank you both
i would pay money to hear James Marsters snarl "Fuego!"
I'm not sure what James means about Butcher's books being hard to read; for one, his performance of Jim's work is brilliant. For another, I personally love reading Dresden aloud to my wife, or for that matter, anyone who'd care to listen or tolerate it!
Looking forward to these books and the audio books has kept me sane the last 10 months. Thank you to both of you for that day of sunshine.
I love this conversation between you guys. I am a huge fan of the Dresden files, first in print then on kindle and now on Audible. I start from the beginning each time a new book comes out and read/listen from book one though to the latest novel. It will be a sad day when the final book is released. I really hope the 25 book plan becomes 30 or more.... unlike POLKA "Dresden never dies!"